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The Flood Discussion ContinuesThe Flood Discussion Continues

The Flood Discussion Continues

June 13, 2018

Two important documents were recently released on flooding in our region. The first is the Harris County Flood Control District’s"

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Lowering Flood Levels is Vastly More Important than Raising StructuresLowering Flood Levels is Vastly More Important than Raising Structures

Lowering Flood Levels is Vastly More Important than Raising Structures

June 4, 2018

There are two basic strategies for mitigating flood damages. One is to raise the level at which structures are built.

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Lowering Flood Levels is Vastly More Important than Raising StructuresLowering Flood Levels is Vastly More Important than Raising Structures

Lowering Flood Levels is Vastly More Important than Raising Structures

June 4, 2018

There are two basic strategies for mitigating flood damages. One is to raise the level at which structures are built.

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City’s New 500-Year-Plus-2 Flood Ordinance Will Be Severe, and in Many Instances Unnecessary, Burden on some of the City’s Most Disadvantaged NeighborhoodsCity’s New 500-Year-Plus-2 Flood Ordinance Will Be Severe, and in Many Instances Unnecessary, Burden on some of the City’s Most Disadvantaged Neighborhoods

City’s New 500-Year-Plus-2 Flood Ordinance Will Be Severe, and in Many Instances Unnecessary, Burden on some of the City’s Most Disadvantaged Neighborhoods

June 4, 2018

Recently the City of Houston and the Harris County Flood Control District added new flood mapping tools to their websites.

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Suburbs Grew Five Times Faster Than Houston Last YearSuburbs Grew Five Times Faster Than Houston Last Year

Suburbs Grew Five Times Faster Than Houston Last Year

June 2, 2018

The US Census Bureau just released its population estimates for 2017. They are a giant red flag for Houston. Most

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Proposed City Budget Continues to Divert Drainage FeesProposed City Budget Continues to Divert Drainage Fees

Proposed City Budget Continues to Divert Drainage Fees

May 28, 2018

The proposed FY2018-2019 City budget will, if adopted, continue to spend most of the drainage fees paid by Houstonians on

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